Featured Macro Photographer – Vickie Liptak

This week I would like to feature a photographer from the cold snowy state of Alaska.

Facebook has been a great place to meet other macro geeks and that is where I learned about this excellent macro photographer, Vickie Liptak.  Read Vickie’s interview and check out her great images.

#1 How many years have you been shooting.

While on a hike on Kauai in December of 2009 I bent down and took my first macro picture. From that moment on I’ve learned to take a closer look at nature and see the beauty that so many people miss.

#2 What camera, lenses, tripod make do you use.

I started out using a small point and click. I’ve recently bought a Cannon Rebel T3 and can’t wait play with more.

#3 What are your favorite subjects to shoot.

Small weird things like bugs, mushrooms, raindrops, spider webs, olive oil floating on top of my cooking rice, and anything that will make people will wonder “What is that?”

#4 Do you shoot a certain style of macro.

I’ve had no photography education, and do not read manuals so I would have to say my style is pure dumb luck.

#5 Have you won any awards, been published, or any other successes.

In 2010 I won Grand champion at the Alaska State Fair, and first place in my division, and judges choice in 2011. I have also sold prints, calendars, and greeting cards of my photos.  Of course being featured by Mike is an honor too.

#6 What program(s) do you use to process images.

Picasa 3

#7 Where are you from.

Born in Michigan, raised in Florida, spent 5 years in Tennessee before ending my gypsy travels in Alaska 20 years ago, where I live in Sarah Palin’s home town Wasilla.

#8 Your website, or blog address.

Works in progress

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